Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:05:26 -0700The Shortwave ReportDan Robertshttp://www.outfarpress.com
This File was created by Podcast Spitter - Dysto Productions 2012Listen Globally!A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Radio Deutsche-Welle, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, the Voice of Russia, and NHK Japan.A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Spanish National Radio, NHK World Radio Japan, Sputnik Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.enCopyrightDan Robertsoutfarpress@saber.netKeywords, International news and opinion, shortwave, Spanish National Radio, China Radio International, NHK Japan National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Voice of RussianoThe Shortwave Report July 31, 2015Dan RobertsThis week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, NHK World Radio Japan, Sputnik Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
From SPAIN- Here is an update on the independence movement in the Catalan region of Spain. Supporters will use the regional election in September to show that the citizens endorse a referendum ballot in 2016.
From JAPAN- Workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant will attempt to remove a fuel exchanger which is blocking progress on the clean up of 566 nuclear fuel rods from one unit. US government officials responded to Japanese complaints over creating national parks where the first nuclear bombs were developed. Japanese opposition leaders are joining with labor groups to try to scrap the new self-defense security policy- citizens are also protesting on the streets.
From RUSSIA- Afshin Rattansi interviews John Hillary who opposes the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP. Many citizens in Europe fear allowing American businesses to preempt environmental and economic safeguards in the Eurozone.
From CUBA- 70% of US citizens want the economic blockade against Cuba lifted, and some members of Congress introduced a bill Tuesday to accomplish this. The US State Department took Cuba off its blacklist of countries failing to combat modern slavery. Peruvian police destroyed villages around illegal mines in the jungle, while Uber taxis were attacked in Mexico City. Despite agreeing to a ceasefire, Saudi led bombings in Yemen killed 120 mostly civilians in one attack, bringing the death toll to nearly 4000 according to the World Health Organization.
From GERMANY- Turkey launched air and ground attacks in Syria and Iraq, hitting both Islamic State and Kurdish bases. Since the Kurdish PKK forces are fighting the IS forces many question the real aim of the Turkish government, which also allowed US forces to use their bases for attacks on IS. Then a report on a special session of the Turkish Parliament.Listen Globally!This week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, NHK World Radio Japan, Sputnik Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
From SPAIN- Here is an update on the independence movement in the Catalan region of Spain. Supporters will use the regional election in September to show that the citizens endorse a referendum ballot in 2016.
From JAPAN- Workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant will attempt to remove a fuel exchanger which is blocking progress on the clean up of 566 nuclear fuel rods from one unit. US government officials responded to Japanese complaints over creating national parks where the first nuclear bombs were developed. Japanese opposition leaders are joining with labor groups to try to scrap the new self-defense security policy- citizens are also protesting on the streets.
From RUSSIA- Afshin Rattansi interviews John Hillary who opposes the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP. Many citizens in Europe fear allowing American businesses to preempt environmental and economic safeguards in the Eurozone.
From CUBA- 70% of US citizens want the economic blockade against Cuba lifted, and some members of Congress introduced a bill Tuesday to accomplish this. The US State Department took Cuba off its blacklist of countries failing to combat modern slavery. Peruvian police destroyed villages around illegal mines in the jungle, while Uber taxis were attacked in Mexico City. Despite agreeing to a ceasefire, Saudi led bombings in Yemen killed 120 mostly civilians in one attack, bringing the death toll to nearly 4000 according to the World Health Organization.
From GERMANY- Turkey launched air and ground attacks in Syria and Iraq, hitting both Islamic State and Kurdish bases. Since the Kurdish PKK forces are fighting the IS forces many question the real aim of the Turkish government, which also allowed US forces to use their bases for attacks on IS. Then a report on a special session of the Turkish Parliament.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr150731.mp3Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:30:57 -0700nono00:29:00Keywords